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These links are checked monthly but if you find any that are no longer working in between let us know here

 

 

 

 

General Information                                         

 

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha The website for the governing body which The Boyd School of Irish Dancing is affiliated to
In Step Feis Management A company that provide a lot of admin services for Feis and list details of many upcoming ones on their homepage
irish-dancer.co.uk A UK website run by an Irish dancer's family with a huge amount of information
Irish Feet    A stylish website with an increasing level of information

 

 

Discussion Forums                                                                           BACK TO MENU

 

       The Boyd Message Board

Irish Dance Magazine

       A very active forum run by Irish Dancing Magazine
Diddlyi        A Ning based Irish dancing social networking site
dance.net        There is a very active Irish section within the dance.net forums
Voy Board        There are a lot of Voy board for Irish dancing, this is the UK/Europe one

 

 

Shopping - General                                                             BACK TO MENU

Derry Reel Recommended by Ian for shoes and general dance supplies. Often at local feiseanna.
Antonio Pacelli Irish dance shoe manufacturer but also sells a wide range of accessories, cd's, clothing and gifts.
Celtic Creations A large, Belfast based shop. Sells the Celtic Originals wigs and a range of other dancing goods
Dancing in Celtic A Manchester based Irish dance shop . Also make a range of solo dresses and have some second hand ones for sale.
Jigabout Online store, based in the UK selling designer clothing, bags and gifts for Irish dancers - some great designs to check out.
Melanie Murphy UK based, sells wigs, jewellery, and some accessories. Often seen at feiseanna.
Feiswear Sell a range of shoes, accessories and gifts. Based in Middlesex and can be found at some feiseanna (see their website for a list of which)
idanceirish Store with a range of dance supplies including second hand dresses. Also sell a TCRG/ADCRG study guide. Website has general info too.
Camelia Rose Specialises in sparkly accessories such as tiara's, buckles and hair clips. Also sells wigs, makeup and gifts.
eBay Sometimes there are some good buys to be had. Follow eBay's advice for safe trading.
Fascinatin' Rhythm General dance shop selling shoes, gifts, wigs, clothing etc. etc. based in Derry in Northern Ireland
Irish Dancing Store Irish dancing store with branches in Waterford in Ireland and in Oregon in the US.
Snazzy Bags Made by Pennie Drew dresses, these are one of a kind dress bags in a range of snazzy materials. Reasonable shipping to the UK.

 

 

Shopping - Gifts                                                                   BACK TO MENU

Triskelt Store selling some lovely gifts, rubber stamps, shoe buckles and  Irish dancing charms for crocs. Good service & reasonable postage to UK.
Rankin Originals Cafe Press store of artists and Irish dancers Amber & Tara Rankin. Features their beautiful Irish dance designs on a range of items. Reasonable UK postage.
Slipperjigs Novelty Irish dancing slippers created by ex Riverdance stars. Available online for Worldwide delivery
Petit Frocks Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind solo dresses for 18" (American Girl) dolls. They can match YOUR solo dress or create your dream dress.
Daniel Lynch Celtic Sell a range of items featuring a pewter plaque with an Irish Dancer. Also sell other Celtic themed items.

 

 

Shopping - Shoes                                                                 BACK TO MENU

          More information about shoes

Antonio Pacelli Manufacturer website, makes among others; Superflexi, Ultraflexi, Gazelle, Eclipse, Elite and Looped shoes
Hullachan Craig Cousins website for the hugely popular Hullachan Pro AP and Hullachan Jig shoe.
Corrs    Make the Corrs split-sole pump
Rutherfords US Manufacturer. Probably best known for heavies although also make a range of light shoes
Fays Dublin based manufacturer of the Celtic Choice pump and a range of heavy shoes
Boyne Walk Another Irish manufacturer. Shoes include; Reel Comfort and Brigadun pumps and Storm  and Thunder heavies with leather or suede soles

 

 

Shopping - Designers/Dressmakers                                  BACK TO MENU

Siopa Rince

Silverlode

      Shamrock Stitichery

Gavin Doherty Reel Dress

      Celtic Originals

O'Dowda Designs The Best Dressed Ltd Paddy K
Elevation Design Ryans Irish Dance Lindasfarne Designs
Dancing in Celtic Knotwork to Me Blarney House Designs
Jess Knight The Emerald Pointe Isle of Innisfree Designs
Paul Keith

Aine Designs Ireland

Spirit of Ireland
Eileen Plater Darlene Stump Knot for Keeps
All Sew Lewis Irish Dresses Earthly Delights
Thomond Dancewear McMahon Designs HollandLowland Design
Pennie Drew Dresses The Velvet Castle Dubai, UAEidCostumes

 

 

Shopping - Second Hand Dresses                                      BACK TO MENU

         The Boyd for Sale Board - Free listings

Dance Again

       Probably the largest site for second hand dresses

Irish Dancing Exchange

Second hand dress website which has a wide range of search options, including by measurements, by age and by designer

Solo Dress Exchange

       Site with free listings for second hand costumes

Dance-Spirit Dresses

   Another second hand dress site. This one is UK based

Dance City

A dance shop in Limerick Ireland that have a small stock of second hand dresses and advertise them online

Reel Pix

Section of the website of the Dublin based photographers dedicated to second hand dress sales

 

 

Shopping - Hair & Wigs                                                       BACK TO MENU

          More information about hair and Wigs

Kirkit Wigs

   Great quality UK wig manufacturer with online store.

Young Blood Wigs

    A US based website with reasonable postage costs to the UK
Wizards Den UK supplier of lower cost wigs, perhaps not as great a quality as some of the more expensive wigs but good value and good customer service

Celtic Creations

Creator of the well known 'Alana' and 'Erin' wigs among others - Belfast based with online store
Melanie Murphy    Sell the popular Lady Jane wigs - UK with online store
Magik Wands    Online UK source for Magik Wands
Soft Spikes US Supplier and manufacturer of soft spikes for curling hair. Will post to the UK

 

 

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Sean Eireann McMahon Academy    Bristol, UK
McGahan Lees    Essex, UK
Maguire O'Shea Academy    Essex, UK
Stanley Carroll School of Irish Dancing    Peterborough, UK
Conor Academy of Irish Dancing    London, UK
McCarthy School of Irish Dance    London, UK
Scoil Rince Céim óir    London, UK
Aaron Crosbie Academy    London, UK
Linda Fryday Academy of Irish Dance    London & Kent, UK
Mullins School of Irish Dance    West Sussex, UK
Blackburn School of Irish Dancing    Blackburn, UK
Ryan-Dey Academy    Telford; Dudley & Wolverhampton, UK
Khassal School of Irish Dance    Isle of Wight, UK
Katie Jeffrey School of Irish Dance    Glasgow, Scotland
Anthony Savage School of Irish Dance    North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret Murray School of Irish Dancing    Motherwell, Scotland
Maureen Onesti Academy    Motherwell, Scotland
Royal Tara Dance Academy County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Brooks Academy    Dublin, Ireland
Celtic Border School of Irish Dance  Holland  Holland
Redmond School of Irish Dance  Holland  Leidschendam; Amsterdam & Rotterdam, Holland
Trinity Academy of Irish Dance    Illinois & Wisconsin, USA
Woodgate School of Traditional Irish Dance    New York, USA
Schade Academy of Irish Dance    New York & New Jersey, USA
Shea-Jennings School of Irish Dance    New Jersey, USA
Mayer School of Irish Dance    Illinois; Indiana; Missouri & Iowa, USA
Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy    Vancouver & Richmond, Canada
idance    Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Dubai International School of Irish Dancing  Dubai, UAE  Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Simpson Academy of Irish Dance    Canberra, Australia
O'Connor School fo Irish Dancing    Victoria, Australia
McAleer School of Irish Dance    Melbourne, Australia
The Doyle Academy of Irish Dance   Manurewa & Kohimarmara, New Zealand
ISTA Irish Dancing School    Cracow, Poland
Moscow School of Irish Dance Iridan    Moscow, Russia

 

 

Irish Dance Shows                                                                          BACK TO MENU

          More information and tour schedules

Shows

Celtic Cafe Site with news and information about Irish dancing shows and other aspects of Irish Culture
Riverdance

Feet of Flames

Celtic Fusion

Lord of the Dance

Flames of the Dance

To Dance on the Moon
Celtic Tiger Spirit of the Dance Dancing on Dangerous Ground
Rhythm of the Dance Gaelforce Dance Celtic Feet
Magic of the Dance The Magic of Ireland The Pirate Queen
Celtic Legends Dancing Thru the Ages Dance of Desire

Companys

       Vision of Ireland Flying Irish Dance Troupe Trinity Dancers

 

 

Other Irish Dancing sites                                                    BACK TO MENU

 

Feis Pix The website of the well known feis photographers. You can view on stage photo's from recent events and order copies of pictures

Z&B's Front Porch

       A blog with a humorous take on Irish dancing and life in general

rinceweb.com

A website with general info about Irish dancing including schools details, dresses for sale and articles and news

st-patricks-day.com

This is a site with links and information dedicated to the Irish and Irish at heart!. Has a section for Irish dancing as well as parade and event details.

Feis Mark

       A software program used to calculate Championship results quickly
Hornpipe American magazine about Irish dance, music and culture. Subscriptions available worldwide
Ann's Place A site with a comprehensive list of links, plus teachers listing and other information
Museum of Irish Dancing Website for a project in Ireland aimed at building a non-profit making Museum of Irish Dancing. Visit for updates and to offer support.
Clicky Feet Website by a dancer in the UK with lots of information, especially for boys. Also has ring tones to download and schools listings.
Liffey Rivers Website for the series of Irish Dancing detective stories written by Brenna Briggs. Has a page which lists vendors in various countries
Irish Dancing Awards Company based in Essex specialising in Irish Dancing trophy's and medals
DE Photo Sports and event photography company, including Irish Dancing events. Prints can be ordered directly from their website.
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